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Was I overcharged for HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC in San Francisco, CA?

Hospitals in SAN FRANCISCO, CA charge $56,276–$142,785 for HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC. Medicare pays $17,145.

By Kevin Nyk , Medical Billing Analyst · ·
Data from CMS files published FY 2024 CMS IPPS. Refreshed weekly.
About the analyst

Kevin Nyk analyzes hospital pricing data at BillRazor Research. He specializes in Medicare reimbursement patterns and chargemaster pricing across U.S. hospitals. Expertise: hospital pricing, Medicare rates, chargemaster analysis.

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Updated 2026-04-03
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Medicare rateCity medianHighest hospital$0$157.1K
$93.0K
Well above average
San Francisco average vs. benchmarks: $17.1K (Medicare rate) · $76.4K (City median)
$17,146
Medicare rate
$92,965
San Francisco average
$56,277–$142,785
Price range
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Hospitals
Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors. Our system checks every line item against Medicare benchmarks.

If you received a bill for HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC in SAN FRANCISCO, here's how to evaluate it. The 9 hospitals in SAN FRANCISCO charge between $56,276 and $142,785. The city average is $92,964, which is 5.4x the Medicare benchmark of $17,145.

Hospital charges for HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC in San Francisco

Hospital Charge
CHINESE HOSPITAL Lowest $56,277
KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITAL - SAN FRANCISCO $59,523
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CTR-DAVIES CAMPUS HOSP $64,523
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER- VAN NESS CAMPUS $72,162
CALIFORNIA PACIFIC MEDICAL CENTER - MISSION BERNAL $76,385
ZUCKERBERG SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSP & TRAUMA CTR $109,756
UCSF HEALTH ST. MARY'S HOSPITAL $125,592
UCSF HEALTH SAINT FRANCIS HOSPITAL $129,682
UCSF MEDICAL CENTER Highest $142,785

What you can do

1
Request an itemized bill

Call the hospital billing department and request a full itemized bill (UB-04 form). This shows every charge by line item, making it easier to spot errors.

2
Compare against benchmarks

Medicare pays $17,145 for HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC. The SAN FRANCISCO average is $92,964. Use the comparison tool above to see where your bill falls.

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FAQ — HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC in San Francisco

How do I know if I was overcharged for HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC in SAN FRANCISCO?
Compare your bill against benchmarks: Medicare pays $17,145 for this procedure. The average hospital charge in SAN FRANCISCO, CA is $92,964. If your bill is significantly above $92,964, it may be worth reviewing. Enter your amount in the checker above for an instant comparison.
What is the average cost of HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC in SAN FRANCISCO, CA?
Based on data from 9 hospitals in SAN FRANCISCO, the average charge is $92,964. Prices range from $56,276 to $142,785. Medicare pays $17,145.
What should I do if I think my HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC bill is too high?
Three steps: (1) Request an itemized bill — hospitals are required to provide one. (2) Compare each line item against Medicare benchmarks using a tool like BillRazor. (3) If errors are found, dispute the charges in writing. Research suggests 49–80% of hospital bills contain errors.
Can I negotiate a lower price for HEART FAILURE AND SHOCK WITH MCC?
Yes. Cash-pay patients can often negotiate 30–60% off chargemaster rates. You can also ask about payment plans, financial assistance programs, or whether an ASC (surgery center) option is available. The cheapest option in SAN FRANCISCO is 56276.65 — about $56,276.

Related pricing data

Data: Federal hospital payment data, FY 2024. Hospital charges are average covered charges reported to the federal government. All publicly available under federal law.

Methodology: Fair price benchmarks are based on Medicare reimbursement rates and city-level charge distributions. The gauge shows where a price falls relative to the Medicare rate (green), city median (yellow), and highest hospital charge (red).

This information is for educational purposes only and is not medical, financial, or legal advice. Actual costs depend on your insurance and provider. We recommend verifying costs directly with your provider. Full methodology · Terms of use

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